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Little League in full swing on the Ridge!
A Section - Fall 2022
Habitat for Humanity dedicates three new Paradise homes
It’s Opening Day for Paradise Little League at the newly renovated Egleson Field in Paradise. This year the group has doubled its enrollment of kids from 4 to 15, fielding 25 teams and was able to bring softball back
First time homeowner, Jennifer Wolfe and son Riley are one of the families moving into their new fire resistant, energy efficient ICF home they helped build with Habitat for Humanity.
By Liz Brewster President, Paradise Little League
By Jenny Fales Development Manager, Habitat for Humanity Butte County
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aradise Little League (PLL) is in full swing on the Ridge! A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization run by volunteers, PLL rostered 25 teams (children aged 4-15) in 2022, nearly doubling the previous year’s enrollment. With this support, PLL was able to bring softball back! If you’ve driven by Egleson Field at 820 Buschmann Road in Paradise, you may have noticed the repairs and new projects taking shape. For the first time since 2018, the snack bar is up and running, the bleachers are repaired, a brand new sandlot has been created, and check out the new Egleson Field sign! PLL received a Butte County COVID recovery grant, allowing for a future bathroom remodel. Even more field upgrades are in the works - additional bleacher
seating, picnic tables, repairs to the scoreboard, a new scorebooth at Horne Field and brand-new batting cages! These projects are made possible because of donors, local sponsors, received grants and our cherished volunteers. We thank you for your continued support and an outstanding 2022 season! The PLL Board, volunteers and families are dreaming BIG, planning for the growth of our community and hope to one day offer additional fields at a single location with a playground, clubhouse and field lighting. The dream includes tournaments, bringing neighboring communities to Paradise and, in turn, patronizing our businesses. If you are interested in supporting PLL as a board member, a volunteer, or donating/sponsoring, email paradiselittleleagued47@gmail.com or visit, www. paradiselittleleague.org. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for up-to-date information, including registration dates for the 2023 season!
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abitat for Humanity of Butte County held its first Home Dedication since the Camp Fire, for three Paradise homes. It was a day of celebration for the new Habitat homeowners and the more than 100 Ridge community members in attendance. This was a unique project for Habitat because these homes were built with concrete. Habitat partnered with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and used insulated concrete forms (ICF) to build the walls. Not only are these homes more fire resistant, but they are also super energy efficient, which makes them more affordable for the homeowners. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, continues on page A-12
Johnny Appleseed welcomes new attractions
New this year Hoedown, Pumpkin Patch, and Johnny’s Pub Oldest Harvest Festival in California First held in 1888, Johnny Appleseed Days is the oldest harvest Festival in the state! The two-day fall festival celebrates Paradise’s apple heritage with slices apple pie and ice cream and anticipates a crowd of 5,000 over two days.
Get your slices of apple pie Apple pie will be baked in Paradise by Save Mart, and slices will be served in the Save Mart Pie Pavilion. The Chambers traditional Pie Baking Kits will be available for purchase, complete with “secret Paradise pie spice mix,” Noble Orchards’ famous Granny Smith apples and a limited-edition commemorative Fresh apple pies, available by the slice, will be baked in tea-towel. 2022 “Golden Delicious” sponsor Noble Orchards will offer apples Paradise by Pie Pavilion sponsor, Save Mart.
by the bag or bushel. Local businesses share goods and services, and artisans from all over the north state and beyond offer eclectic handicrafts. The food court offers an outdoor seating area and delicious festival cuisine. Continuous entertainment showcases hometown talent on the Gazebo Stage.
Nostalgic fun at the children’s Game Plaza The ever-popular children’s Games Plaza, sponsored by Paradise Unified School District, features nostalgic activities enjoyed by generations of attendees. Johnny Appleseed tells stories and visits with attendees. JOHNNY APPLESEED DAYS, continues on page A-9